USC Union Bantams Dominate CIU JV in a Commanding 11-1 Victory

On April 1, 2025, the USC Union Bantams showcased their offensive prowess in a decisive 11-1 victory over CIU JV. The game, held at CIU's home field, saw the Bantams deliver a series of powerful plays that left the CIU JV team struggling to keep up.

The game began with a slow start, with neither team scoring in the first inning. However, the Bantams quickly gained momentum in the second inning when Markus Kirksey scored on a wild pitch, putting them on the scoreboard. CIU JV briefly responded with a home run by player E in the same inning, but it would be their only score of the game.

USC Union's offensive surge continued in the third inning when Mason Elrod's walk allowed Colin Ingle to score, followed by a sacrifice fly from Kirksey that brought Josh Jackson home. The Bantams' dominance was further solidified in the fourth inning when Ingle hit a three-run homer, driving in Nick Barcelo and Mikey Scott. Aiden Talarico added to the tally with a double, bringing Jackson home once more.

The fifth inning sealed the fate for CIU JV, as Scott's single and Talarico's triple resulted in an additional four runs for the Bantams. In total, Talarico was instrumental with four RBIs, while Ingle contributed three RBIs, including his home run.

On the mound, Logan Kolesha earned the win with an impressive performance, allowing only one hit and one run over four innings while striking out six batters. Gabe Allen closed the game with a scoreless inning, maintaining the Bantams' lead.